Chapter 5: The Place of Great Misfortune

Ghosts, as entities, are born as humans and should ideally return to the underworld after death. However, there are exceptions, known as obsession ghosts. This category is extensive, and it is often difficult to discern their nature as good or bad under normal circumstances. For instance, the earthbound spirits and the hanged ghosts from folklore fall within the realm of obsession. In the future, we will gradually explore and present these to you.

This old tree is about to become a spirit! It seems to have quite a bond with what is inside it, Liu Shoucai said lightly as he glanced at the two old willow trees

However, looking at the robust physique of Ba Dou, I decisively held back.

You cannot go in. That stubbornness of Ba Dou flared up, his eyes bulging wide, staring intently at Liu Shoucai

Shall I go in with you?" Ba Dou said seriously

"Sit at the wellhead and help me lure the monsters," Liu Shoucai said

Liu Shoucai rubbed his wrist, which had been hurt from being grabbed, and said with a hint of sorrow: "I just can't understand why this is happening. That's why I want to go in and take a look at this moment"

What is the matter

The so-called ink line by Liu Shoucai is a tool for restraining ghosts and spirits

"You stay here while I go in and feel the bottom of that thing," Liu Shoucai said

Then why not come during the day

The road in front of the village entrance is where people walk

I have no money and still owe you several tens of thousands. Ba Dou looked at Liu Shoucai with sincerity, wearing an expression that clearly conveyed his lack of funds.

I have blocked the road at the entrance of the village, and this well is like a ghost gate. There is indeed a problem with the layout of this village. Look at the stones on the outer edge of the well; none of them are less than a thousand years old, yet they are so smooth. This indicates that there are at least four similar places around this village. I suspect that aside from the east side, which has no well, the other two places also have similar ancient wells. At this point, Liu Shoucai paused and said with some concern, "What I fear most now is that the ancestral hall is in the center, which means this place is not good feng shui at all; it is completely a place of great misfortune." This indicates that there are at least four similar places around this village. I suspect that aside from the east side, which has no well, the other two places also have similar ancient wells. At this point, Liu Shoucai paused and said with some concern, "What I fear most now is that the ancestral hall is in the center, which means this place is not good feng shui at all; it is completely a place of great misfortune."

The formula inside is highly confidential, but this is only in relation to the average person. To put it plainly, it is simply a combination of several extremely yang products.

Liu Shoucai felt helpless; where did this kid learn such stubbornness from

How about throwing Xiaobai in? Liu Shoucai put forward a rather good suggestion

Another reason for Liu Shoucai's subtle concern is that this village seems to be filled with strange spiritual energy. The entrance of the village, facing south, should belong to the energy of the Southern Ming fire, yet it unexpectedly has a well. His previous speculation that the other two locations should also have wells to suppress this energy has somewhat wavered. All these factors indicate the extraordinary nature of this place, which is indeed a site of great misfortune

Ba Dou cast a disdainful glance at Liu Shoucai, then assumed a serious expression and said: "Xiao Bai will go mad and then overturn the plates and water jars. In this centuries-old village, even a water jar at the entrance of the library might be an antique from the Song or Ming dynasty. At that time, the villagers won't understand that you are eliminating harm for the people, but you will definitely have to compensate. If they don't know the value, you could lose several hundred yuan. But if they do know the value, are you planning to kidnap Xiao Jiu or Sister Xiao Xiao?" At that time, the villagers won't understand that you are eliminating harm for the people, but you will definitely have to compensate. If they don't know the value, you could lose several hundred yuan. But if they do know the value, are you planning to kidnap Xiao Jiu or Sister Xiao Xiao?"

However, there is one common point: ghosts cannot pass through walls or fly in the sky as is often said. They can only traverse where there are paths, such as doors, windows, stoves, and chimneys. In other words, ghosts can only go where humans can. This is why it is common to see Taoists placing talismans only on doors and windows when performing rituals.

Why?

Ba Dou looked towards the village entrance and said with some concern, "Brother Liu, there is a problem with the layout of this village"

Liu Shoucai held the ink line, pulling it out from the gourd and handing it to Badou. He stood on the eastern side of the village entrance, allowing Badou to walk along the entrance to the western side.

First, the box for the ink line must be crafted using the oldest method with gourd, the line must be made of spring silkworm silk (full of vitality), and the ink is synthesized from rooster blood, cinnabar (both are highly yang), and lead powder. These materials are all related to the concept of supreme yang.

"Alive? Then why didn't you catch it just now?" Ba Dou was somewhat puzzled

"What a joke, the extreme yin transformation of the six ghosts and one corpse I encountered earlier was simply a ghost whose spirit had been drawn out by the old ghost, completely devoid of any intelligence. I initially thought that the moonlight corpse might provide some clues, but didn't you notice that Xiaobai said it was not tasty? Not only did it lack any bloody smell, but it also had no merit; it was essentially a mindless corpse. Hehe, wasn't that thing just trying to push me into the well? This indicates that it possesses intelligence. How can we not capture a live one now?" At this point, Liu Shoucai fixed his gaze at the village entrance and continued, "I suspect there is more than one in this village."

"Are you still going in?" Ba Dou said anxiously, grabbing Liu Shoucai's wrist tightly

At the very moment the two completed their task, the century-old willow trees on either side of the doorway suddenly shook violently, their leaves rustling loudly, only ceasing after a breath or two

Comrade Badou, I just want to go in and catch a live one. If that doesn't work, I'll find a way to sneak into a residential house and hide until dawn, ensuring my safety. If you're really worried, I can bring Xiaobai along, that should be fine, right? At this moment, Liu Shoucai has a somewhat neighborhood committee aunt vibe, while Badou's stiff-necked expression seems to be cosplaying as a city management officer.

"I plan to kidnap you." Liu Shoucai felt that Badou had gone astray, but who could he have learned it from? Could it be from Niu Jiaojiao?

Another reason for not allowing Badou to enter is that once he penetrates the village entrance, it is akin to a sheep entering a tiger's den. Lacking the skills to protect himself and relying solely on brute force would only lead to being trapped within. It is also possible that there are formidable and fierce entities within the village. If he cannot take care of Badou, or if any unforeseen circumstances arise... Given these factors, Liu Shoucai's refusal to let Badou accompany him into the village is crucial.

Ouch! You, you, you, let go quickly. Liu Shoucai swung his arm but could not break free from Badou's grip

Did you notice it too? Liu Shoucai put away the chalk line and gazed inward along the village road. Strangely, apart from the faint light, visibility diminished beyond twenty meters inside.

Liu Shoucai has given up on the plan to pursue an education. This child is naturally not very bright; apart from being exceptionally skilled at fighting, his other part-time job is simply unbelievable. Perhaps that profession was also derived from fighting?

To put it simply, it is only at night, when the moonlight is at its most intense, that these demons and monsters emerge to absorb pure yin energy and the essence of moonlight. During the day, due to the peculiarities of this place, everything unreasonable becomes reasonable; only on a full moon night can those who are knowledgeable discern the underlying principles.

"Let me go in, I can fight," said Ba Dou, grabbing Liu Shoucai's clothes.

Liu Shoucai gritted his teeth in silence, thinking to himself that even though he could not defeat you, otherwise he would definitely give you a good beating

Subsequently, Ba Dou remained motionless, allowing Liu Shoucai to approach him while reeling in the line. Liu Shoucai then moved at a 45-degree angle along the second side of an equilateral triangle and flicked the line again. After the flick, Ba Dou reeled the line back to Liu Shoucai's side, then pulled the line and returned to the eastern side of the village entrance. The three lines converged to form a triangle, which, although the angles may not have been perfectly defined, effectively "sealed" the ancient well outside the village entrance within.

"You are foolish! How can such things be seen during the day? I can guarantee that during the day, these two willow trees at the entrance will be nowhere to be found. During the day, the village is so peaceful that it radiates light!" Liu Shoucai said angrily. After having mixed with this Eight Dou for more than a year, how could he not learn even the most crucial things?

Although Ba Dou did not understand, Liu Shoucai was clear in his heart as to why this was the case

What good is it to be able to hit? I plan to catch a live one

The two individuals simultaneously laid the chalk line flat at a height of 1 centimeter above the ground at the village entrance. Liu Shoucai declared, "The road to Yangguan opens, the road for vengeful spirits is sealed!" After saying this, he flicked the chalk line with his middle finger. With a buzzing sound, the chalk line struck the ground forcefully, kicking up a cloud of dust, and a crimson line with a hint of black was imprinted straight onto the ground.

I do not understand. "Ba Dou is very honest, and guarding wealth is very innocent. He supported and said: 'You are still young; you will understand in the future.'"

This is also why Liu Shoucai insisted on coming to this remote mountain valley on such a night where not even a bird would defecate.

However, how could a place of great misfortune be inhabited for thousands of years? Eight Dous finally loosened his grip.

Liu Shoucai smiled wryly and said, "What are you coming in with me for? You still have things to do"